Split Pea And Ham Soup

• 1 lb dried split peas
• 8 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 -2 lb ham, chopped
• 1 good ham bone
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1. Rinse split peas well.
2. Heat peas and water to boiling.
3. Boil uncovered for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4. Stir in onions, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano leaves. Mix well.
5. Add ham bone.
6. Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours; stirring occasionally.
7. Remove ham bone and bay leaves.
8. Stir in ham and carrots.
9. Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency; stirring occasionally.

peas, water, onion, celery, carrots, ham, ham bone, chicken bouillon cubes, bay leaves, pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/split-pea-and-ham-soup-163619 (may not work)